Miebach Consulting

High-performance warehouse for entering e-commerce

Manufacturing & High-Tech

Warehouse Design

Projects

Project Summary

A leading communication service provider wanted to set up a new warehouse location to enter the e-commerce business. Miebach Consulting was brought in to design the overall e-commerce logistics strategy, the warehouse layout, and thematerial handling equipment. In a holistic approach, strategy, processes, network structures and IT requirements were customized. The challenge was to plan for growth which was, due to the nature of the client’s business, difficult to forecast.

Project Scope

Define an e-commerce logistics strategy

Design a master-plan for high-performance distribution center

Create implementation plan and business case for investment decision

Benefits

Optimal mixture of automated and manual processes to ensure flexibility